PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talked about the growing controversy over Antonio Brown's missed practice Monday and “trade me” comment on Twitter.
Roethlisberger said Brown is “the best in the world” and says it can be frustrating for everyone when the team isn’t winning.
"He's the best in the world" -- Ben Roethlisberger (@_BigBen7) tries to explain the source of Antonio Brown's (@AB84) frustration. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/3KNBQmsuVr
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 19, 2018
Roethlisberger also said the leaders in the locker room can help the team move past the distraction.
"We've got a good group of leaders in this locker room" -- Ben Roethlisberger on how the team moves past latest distraction. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/xYp4AgiwOZ
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 19, 2018
Roethlisberger also said Brown has not yet addressed the team about missing practice or about comments made on Twitter after Sunday’s loss.
Ben Roethlisberger just told reporters that Antonio Brown has not addressed the team at this point.
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 19, 2018
Roethlisberger also told reporters that he didn't take that comment on Twitter after Sunday's loss literally.
"I was not worried" -- Ben Roethlisberger (@_BigBen7) says he didn't take the Antonio Brown "trade me" tweet literally #Steelers pic.twitter.com/OvlTb2hHU9
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 19, 2018
>>RELATED: Tomlin: Brown absent from Monday practice, won't discuss tweet publicly
Roethlisberger said he plans to get the team back on track by "Playing my butt off."
"Playing my butt off" -- How Ben Roethlisberger (@_BigBen7) plans to lead this team in the midst of distractions #Steelers pic.twitter.com/HK99BXVULc
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 19, 2018
Brown missed practice on Monday, coach Mike Tomlin confirmed during his press conference Tuesday.
>>RELATED: More drama: Steelers WR threatens trade on social media
Tomlin said he looked forward to talking to Brown Tuesday and would not discuss specifics about whether Brown’s absence Monday was excused or not.
Brown's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter that his client does not want to be traded and was not at the Steelers practice facility Monday due to a personal matter.
Brown returned to the practice Wednesday.
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